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Ambiguity detection scans specifications across functional scope, domain model, UX flow, non-functional attributes, and integration points to surface unclear requirements. Running refinement on your spec generates a prioritized list of clarification questions and an ambiguity heatmap, exposing gaps before planning begins.

Specification refinement applies to product requirements, design documents, API specs, and other specification artifacts. It identifies ambiguity and coverage gaps across any of these formats, generating targeted questions to resolve unclear scope, dependencies, and technical decisions.

The refinement process generates up to 5 high-impact clarification questions ordered by priority, along with an ambiguity heatmap that categorizes open questions by area. This prioritized output helps teams focus clarifications on the most consequential gaps first.

Yes. The refinement process targets acceptance criteria and other specification artifacts to surface missing decision points, incomplete coverage, and unclear requirements. It detects gaps in functional scope, UX flow, and technical requirements that acceptance criteria should address.

Refinement produces three outputs: an ambiguity heatmap showing problem areas by category, an ordered list of open questions for clarification, and an appended Open Questions section within your spec itself with statuses for downstream planning.

Running refinement early—on requirements, design docs, or API specs before planning—catches ambiguity while corrections are lowest-cost. Clarifying decisions upfront prevents rework and ensures teams operate from shared understanding of scope and constraints.